Ghost Elephants (2026)
An epic search for a mythical giant.
In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
Director: Werner Herzog
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: February 27, 2026
Cast
- Werner Herzog - Narrator (voice)
- Steve Boyes - Self
- Kerllen Costa - Self
- Qui - Self
- Qui-Dawid - Self
- Kobus - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Rafael Leyva
Editing: Marco Capalbo
Production: Sobey Road Entertainment, National Geographic Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
spiritual journey, elephants
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ghost Elephants about?
- In Angola's mist-shrouded highlands, three KhoiSan master trackers embark on a spiritual quest to rediscover the legendary "ghost elephants" of Lisima, creatures presumed lost but remembered in ancestral trance, ritual, and memory.
- Who directed Ghost Elephants?
- Ghost Elephants was directed by Werner Herzog.
- Who stars in Ghost Elephants?
- Ghost Elephants stars Werner Herzog, Steve Boyes, Kerllen Costa, Qui, Qui-Dawid, Kobus.
- How long is Ghost Elephants?
- Ghost Elephants has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Ghost Elephants?
- Ghost Elephants is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ghost Elephants produced?
- Ghost Elephants was produced in United States of America.